We stopped in during our recent cruise aboard the Carnival Celebration. It was highly recommended so we had to try it out. Unfortunately, I guess everyone on the ship decided to do the same, as they got slammed, slowing down service drastically. They opened at 11am, sitting by 1105a and done by 135p, not quite how I wanted to spend my afternoon in Puerto Rico but the food was delicious and our waiter was awesome. He continued to check on us constantly, bringing us drinks and informing us of the delays. Overall great spot if no cruise ships in port.
This was by far the best place we ate during our trip! The food was absolutely delicious. I had the seafood dish — it was amazing and very generous in portion, definitely something I highly recommend. It was more than enough for one person.
My husband chose a traditional meat dish; while it was tasty, the portion was a bit small and he didn’t feel completely full.
After our meal, we tried the flan for dessert — honestly, it was the best flan I’ve ever had. A must-try!
The staff were very friendly and helpful. We did have to wait a while for the food to arrive, and we wish the service had been a bit faster. But aside from that, everything was wonderful.
This spot nails it with friendly, attentive service and homestyle flavors that taste like a hug from mom’s kitchen. The drinks? Powerful—bartenders don’t skimp.
Perfect for cruisers (right by the port!), but expect a wait during peak times. Pro tip: Snag a bar seat—they always seem to have one open, and the vibe is worth it.
We were walking around looking for a restaurant for lunch. One of the workers standing outside said, if you want the best Puerto Rican food in Old San Juan, come in. The menu was so extensive. And, what we ordered was excellent. The servers were wearing traditional Jivaro Attire which gave a nice touch. The restaurant has two distinct dining areas. My last observation was that more than half the restaurant was filled with local customers.
None of the dishes were very good. Fish was overcooked, octopus was tasteless and hard. Crab dish was ok but very little filling for the shell thickness. Best one was the sausage and that’s more related to quality of ingredients than the cooking. Not a place to come back or recommend.
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Rad Perez
2 weeks agoWe stopped in during our recent cruise aboard the Carnival Celebration. It was highly recommended so we had to try it out. Unfortunately, I guess everyone on the ship decided to do the same, as they got slammed, slowing down service drastically. They opened at 11am, sitting by 1105a and done by 135p, not quite how I wanted to spend my afternoon in Puerto Rico but the food was delicious and our waiter was awesome. He continued to check on us constantly, bringing us drinks and informing us of the delays. Overall great spot if no cruise ships in port.
tuğçe merve kesat
2 months agoThis was by far the best place we ate during our trip! The food was absolutely delicious. I had the seafood dish — it was amazing and very generous in portion, definitely something I highly recommend. It was more than enough for one person. My husband chose a traditional meat dish; while it was tasty, the portion was a bit small and he didn’t feel completely full. After our meal, we tried the flan for dessert — honestly, it was the best flan I’ve ever had. A must-try! The staff were very friendly and helpful. We did have to wait a while for the food to arrive, and we wish the service had been a bit faster. But aside from that, everything was wonderful.
Henry Henriquez
2 weeks agoThis spot nails it with friendly, attentive service and homestyle flavors that taste like a hug from mom’s kitchen. The drinks? Powerful—bartenders don’t skimp. Perfect for cruisers (right by the port!), but expect a wait during peak times. Pro tip: Snag a bar seat—they always seem to have one open, and the vibe is worth it.
Andre Vialet
3 months agoWe were walking around looking for a restaurant for lunch. One of the workers standing outside said, if you want the best Puerto Rican food in Old San Juan, come in. The menu was so extensive. And, what we ordered was excellent. The servers were wearing traditional Jivaro Attire which gave a nice touch. The restaurant has two distinct dining areas. My last observation was that more than half the restaurant was filled with local customers.
Mariana Rodrigues
3 weeks agoNone of the dishes were very good. Fish was overcooked, octopus was tasteless and hard. Crab dish was ok but very little filling for the shell thickness. Best one was the sausage and that’s more related to quality of ingredients than the cooking. Not a place to come back or recommend.